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Why does the anatomic position require the hands to have palms facing outward?
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∙ 12y ago
Because the backs of the hands are part of the dorsal aspect of the body and the palms are part of the ventral aspect of the body anatomical drawings typically show one "side" at a time for the sake of continuity.
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∙ 12y ago
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What is the human anatomic position?
The correct human anatomic position is as followsFlat their backPalms should be facing upToes should be pointed to the air roughly perpendicular with the tableThe penis (only in males obviously) should be erect
When in the anatomical position which way will the person be facing?
The person will be facing forward
What holds the eyes in an anterior facing position?
orbital cavity
Does Pronation refer to a downward facing position?
Yes, pronation refers to lying face-down, or facing the palm downward.
How is anatomical position different than the typical standing position?
They are the same in standing but the palms are facing forward held at the side.
When you are facing someone in normal anatomic position at which body plane are you looking?
Frontal
When you are facing someone in normal anatomic position at which body plane are you looking for?
Frontal
When you are facing someone in normal anatomic position in which body plane are you looking?
Frontal
What is the human anatomic position?
The correct human anatomic position is as followsFlat their backPalms should be facing upToes should be pointed to the air roughly perpendicular with the tableThe penis (only in males obviously) should be erect
How do you describe anatomic position?
The subject stands upright with head held up, and face palms and toes facing anteriorly. The fingers are to be extended and palms are forward.
In anatomical position to palms of the hands are facing?
The palms are facing forward (so you, as the observer, can see them).
